Upgrade Guide

Nikon D3200→Nikon D7100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D3200

£80

2012

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D7100

£199 (+£119)

2013

✅

Strong upgrade

The D7100 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most D3200 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the D7100

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D3200	D7100
Price	£80	£199
Released	2012	2013	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30 (60i), 720p/60
Autofocus	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	4fps	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~540 shots (CIPA)	~950 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	505g (with battery)	765g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD slots

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